News for 'Nasser Hussain'

England's costly drops spread like a virus: Hussain

England's costly drops spread like a virus: Hussain

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

England struggled with dropped catches, including those behind the stumps by Jonny Bairstow

'Ben Stokes behaved like a spoilt kid'

'Ben Stokes behaved like a spoilt kid'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Former England captain Nasser Hussain termed Ben Stokes' decision to bring Harry Brook into the attack after India declined his offer to end the fourth Test early as "silly".

Hussain's advice to India: Read conditions well

Hussain's advice to India: Read conditions well

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

India made the blunder of reading the conditions wrong during the last WTC final in 2021 and shouldn't repeat the mistake this time as they eye their maiden ICC title in 10 years.

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Traditionally carved from top-quality willow, famous bat-makers, source the bulk of their willow wood from Kashmir.

Sunny G, Shastri, Bhogle, Bishop to call Champions Trophy matches

Sunny G, Shastri, Bhogle, Bishop to call Champions Trophy matches

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton, the former England captains and respected pundits, will also be providing their expert analysis alongside former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop.

Hussain leaves strong legacy: English media

Hussain leaves strong legacy: English media

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

The England captain's resignation was greeted with a mixture of surprise and regret.

Hussain backs 'seniors' to lead England in Champions Trophy

Hussain backs 'seniors' to lead England in Champions Trophy

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes that the Three Lions should restore the position of their experienced stars in their ODI setup ahead of next year's ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

Maturity, Consistency At Forefront of Rahul's Dominance

Maturity, Consistency At Forefront of Rahul's Dominance

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain also praised Rahul's methodical approach to batting.

Tendulkar praises Hussain

Tendulkar praises Hussain

Rediff.com31 May 2004

The Indian batting ace said the former England captain was a great tactician and one of the best captains he played against.

Smith made me feel stale as captain: Hussain

Smith made me feel stale as captain: Hussain

Rediff.com3 Aug 2003

The former England captain said 'Smith has the energy which I like to think I had when I started'.

Spotted: Vaughan, Nasser and Wadekar

Spotted: Vaughan, Nasser and Wadekar

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

Reader Ananth Vadiraj sent us these pictures.

On a flat track, England's top three panicked?

On a flat track, England's top three panicked?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Former cricketers Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton lampooned England's top order for their early collapse

Ex-skipper Hussain on how England can bounce back

Ex-skipper Hussain on how England can bounce back

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

England must treat every Test match like an Ashes series decider as part of their red-ball reset, former captain Nasser Hussain said.

India needs a Ben Stokes type cricketer: Hussain

India needs a Ben Stokes type cricketer: Hussain

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes India's lack of success away from home in Test cricket is down to lack of a seam-bowling all-rounder like England's Ben Stokes.

Hussain on Broad's exit: Timing couldn't be more ideal

Hussain on Broad's exit: Timing couldn't be more ideal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Nasser Hussain showered praise on Stuart Broad after the veteran pacer bid farewell to international cricket with a memorable final day of his career.

Young Jamie Smith joins elite club

Young Jamie Smith joins elite club

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Walking out with intent and flair, the wicketkeeper-batter smashed a quickfire 51 off just 56 deliveries in the morning session, propelling England to a strong 387.

Babar who? Kamran steps up with stunning ton

Babar who? Kamran steps up with stunning ton

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Nasser Hussain hailed Pakistan's debutant batter Kamran Ghulam for his century during the second Test against Three Lions at Multa

Tendulkar lauds Hussain's leadership

Tendulkar lauds Hussain's leadership

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

The master batsman said Hussain was a very good captain who was always up to something.

Jadeja Didn't Use the Rough, Says Furious Manjrekar

Jadeja Didn't Use the Rough, Says Furious Manjrekar

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Manjrekar pulled no punches, singling out Ravindra Jadeja for failing to exploit the Day 5.

Hussain to help England for ODIs

Hussain to help England for ODIs

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

England will use the retired ODI skipper's experience during their upcoming one-day campaigns.

Stokes' Run Out Of Pant Changed Everything

Stokes' Run Out Of Pant Changed Everything

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Dinesh Karthik and Nasser Hussain pointed to a string of missteps -- a dropped catch, a run out, a collapse -- that proved far more decisive than the final day's drama.

Why India Should Play 3 Spinners in Manchester

Why India Should Play 3 Spinners in Manchester

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Former England captain Michael Atherton suggested India could include three spinners for the must-win fourth Test against England at Manchester, starting on July 23.

Hussain's rare honour

Hussain's rare honour

Rediff.com29 May 2004

Hussain slams Pietersen, ECB

Hussain slams Pietersen, ECB

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has lashed out at Kevin Pietersen and Cricket Board authorities for the captain-coach row which pushed the country's cricket into a turmoil.

Hussain confident

Hussain confident

Rediff.com22 Jan 2003

The England captain said his side is capable of upsetting Australia in the triseries finals.

IPL has hindered India: Hussain

IPL has hindered India: Hussain

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain feels the highly-lucrative Indian Premier League will entice and exhaust players unless it is carefully handled by cricket boards across the world.

Hussain slams defiant ton

Hussain slams defiant ton

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

The former captain and Mark Butcher scored fluent centuries as England totalled 296-3 at the close on day 1 of the third Test against South Africa.

Hussain backs Anderson to hit form against India

Hussain backs Anderson to hit form against India

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'He's already thinking about going back in the nets and working hard at his game and that's a good sign for me that he's still got that hunger. He's, what, 10 wickets away from 700 (Test wickets), and that will keep him going for a while yet.'

England's Bazball against India's spin will fascinating: Hussain

England's Bazball against India's spin will fascinating: Hussain

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The former England captain expects experienced pacer James Anderdon to be part of England's touring squad for the Test series in India early next year.

'They didn't deserve to lose' - Jadeja wins hearts...

'They didn't deserve to lose' - Jadeja wins hearts...

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

From Ravindra Jadeja's stoic resistance to Jofra Archer's fire and the emotional collapse of Mohammed Siraj at the end, this was a Test for the ages - one that even veteran voices like Nasser Hussain hailed as the best in recent memory.

Hussain brands axed Aussie players 'lazy, disrespectful'

Hussain brands axed Aussie players 'lazy, disrespectful'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has termed the axed Australian quartet from the Mohali Test as lazy and disrespectful and said that they will never forget the public humiliation of being dumped.

Ex cricketers doff hat to Rahul's 'masterclass'

Ex cricketers doff hat to Rahul's 'masterclass'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'Watching him bat this innings is like watching the MCC coaching manual in action.'

Never sledge Lara: Hussain

Never sledge Lara: Hussain

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

"You don't sledge Lara because you don't want to wake him up," said the former England captain.

'Umpires need to come down strongly on players'

'Umpires need to come down strongly on players'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Former captain Nasser Hussain criticised the slow over rate in the third Test between India and England at Lord's.

Hussain accuses England of going soft

Hussain accuses England of going soft

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

"I believe England have the raw materials to build another very strong side. The area of concern for me is mental; they need toughening up," Hussain said in an interview for the February issue of The Wisden Cricketer magazine.

Smith humbles Hussain's England

Smith humbles Hussain's England

Rediff.com26 Jul 2003

Hussain, McGrath slam ICC

Hussain, McGrath slam ICC

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Former players Nasser Hussain and Glenn McGrath have hit out at the ICCfor bowing down to BCCI and appeasing them on every count.

Nothing personal about 'donkey' remark: Hussain

Nothing personal about 'donkey' remark: Hussain

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has said that his controversial "donkey" remark against a few Indian cricketers during their one-off Twenty20 match against England was not intended to attack any player personally.

Hussain confirmed as England Test captain

Hussain confirmed as England Test captain

Rediff.com18 Apr 2003

He will lead for the home series against Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Rohit's attacking batting, captaincy shows India's intent: Hussain

Rohit's attacking batting, captaincy shows India's intent: Hussain

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Hussain also lavished praise on Kohli after the maestro recorded his 48th ODI hundred in the seven-wicket win against Bangladesh.